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P783 YAP

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,106 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 133,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of all original (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion (not excessive or holed)

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,899 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 113,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 113,140 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 113,140 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2015 112,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 110,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 110,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 108,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 104,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,259 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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P783 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P783 YAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P783 YAP registered?

P783 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P783 YAP safe to buy?

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